NURSE INFORMATICIST SPECIALIST (NURSING PROGRAM CONSULTANT/ ADMINISTRATOR II)

Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Healthcare System in Baltimore seeks a Nurse Informaticist to serve as an expert in nursing informatics, clinical information systems, and EHRs. You will bridge nursing practice and IT, evaluate workflows, and optimize clinical operations across facilities.

You will lead data analytics, support regulatory compliance (COMAR, CMS, HIPAA), and develop training and policies while collaborating with executives, clinicians, and vendors to advance evidence-based

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university.
• RN license (state or multi-state) in good standing.
• Two years of RN experience in administrative/supervisory/consultative/teaching roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, design, configure, test, deploy, and evaluate EHR systems and CDS tools.
• Advise nursing leaders and provide consultation on nursing decisions, workflow redesign, and clinical workforce utilization.
• Collect, validate, and analyze clinical data to build executive dashboards and drive performance improvement and patient safety.
• Ensure documentation and EHR alignment with COMAR, CMS, Joint Commission, OHCQ, and HIPAA regulations; develop policies and SOPs.
• Develop EHR training initiatives and guide staff on regulatory and technological changes.
• Participate in governance groups, manage vendor interactions, and support interagency health initiatives.

Skills

Clinical informatics

EHR systems

Nursing workflow knowledge

Data analytics

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or health-related field

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Job description

GRADE

STD0023

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Healthcare System
201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Healthcare System is seeking a highly qualified Nurse Informaticist to serve as a departmental and programmatic expert in nursing informatics, clinical information systems, and electronic health records (EHRs).

The MDH Healthcare System consists of 11 state-owned and operated healthcare facilities—including 5 adult psychiatric hospitals, 2 child/adolescent residential treatment centers, 2 long‑term care hospitals with comprehensive care, and 2 residential Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) centers. Operating with over 3,800 employees, caring for approximately 1,800 patients annually, and managing a budget exceeding $500M, this role is critical in applying clinical expertise to evaluate nursing workflows, optimize clinical systems, drive evidence‑based care, and ensure regulatory compliance statewide.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Informatics & EHR Systems (25%): Assess, design, configure, test, deploy, and evaluate EHR systems and clinical decision support (CDS) tools. Act as the primary bridge between clinical operations and IT development teams to translate clinical needs into technical specifications.
• Nursing Program Consultation & Operations (20%): Evaluate nursing operations across facilities, advise Chief Nursing Officers and Directors of Nursing, and provide consultation on nursing decisions, workflow redesign, and clinical workforce utilization.
• Data Analytics, Quality & Performance Improvement (20%): Collect, validate, and analyze clinical and operational data to build executive dashboards and metrics. Remediate data integrity issues and utilize clinical data trends to drive performance improvement and patient safety.
• Regulatory, Policy & Legislative Analysis (15%): Ensure clinical documentation and EHR systems adhere to COMAR, CMS, The Joint Commission, OHCQ, and HIPAA regulations. Develop and update policies, SOPs, and clinical risk mitigation strategies.
• Education, Training & Professional Development (10%): Assess educational needs across facilities, develop EHR training initiatives, establish clinical competencies, and guide staff on regulatory and technological changes.
• Research, Reporting & Interagency Coordination (10%): Participate in multidisciplinary workgroups and governance committees, manage vendor interactions, evaluate emerging health IT trends (e.g., telehealth, AI implementation), and support interagency health initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Thorough understanding of hospital-based workflows, including order entry sequencing, nursing execution, interdisciplinary documentation, and ancillary services (pharmacy, therapy, medical).
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex clinical workflows into clear technical requirements for IT personnel.
• Knowledge of clinical data analysis, metric development, and reporting tools to support evidence‑based care.
• Strong consultation, analytical, project management, and interdisciplinary communication skills.
• Ability to formulate executive recommendations on health system policies, risk mitigation, and digital transformation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Master’s degree in Nursing or a health‑related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience as a Registered Nurse including two years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity.

Notes:

• 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or health‑related field from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity for the required education.
• 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience.
• 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Nursing classification or Nursing specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An Advanced Degree: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing Informatics, Healthcare Administration, or a Master's degree in Health Informatics.
• Certifications: ANCC Nursing Informatics Certification (RN‑BC), Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS), Vendor‑specific EHR certifications (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech)
• Progressive nursing experience integrating clinical practice, enterprise EHR optimization, and health system leadership.
• Proven track record leading clinical workflow redesigns, CDS configuration, and quality improvement initiatives across multi‑facility health systems.
• Hands‑on experience developing user dashboards, clinical decision support tools, and managing long‑term care MDS requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with state/federal regulators, software vendors, and interdisciplinary clinical teams.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 or possess a current multi‑state license in party states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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